20 University Courses Rejected By KCSE Candidates Since 2019
In Kenya, not all university courses enjoy equal popularity among KCSE candidates. Every year, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) releases data showing that certain programs receive low application numbers or are entirely avoided.
Despite being available at reputable institutions, these courses often face rejection due to factors like limited career opportunities, perceived difficulty, low salaries, or lack of awareness.
As students increasingly prioritize employability and career growth, many tend to favor programs in fields such as medicine, engineering, business, and information technology, while sidelining others they view as less promising. This trend has prompted education stakeholders to reconsider how these less popular courses are marketed and aligned with the job market.
In the past few years, the Ministry of Education has grappled with a significant challenge in placing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates into universities and higher education institutions.
Since 2019, KCSE candidates have been turning away from several university courses, citing reasons ranging from poor teacher guidance to issues with the selection process.
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20 University Courses Rejected By KCSE Candidates Since 2019
The rejected courses include:
- Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
- Theology
- Bachelor of Science (Energy Technology)
- Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy
- Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Oceanography
- Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources Conservation and Development with IT
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Production
- Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Church Educational Ministries
- Bachelor of Technology in Medical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology
- Bachelor of Science Horticulture
- Bachelor of Science (Utilization & Sustainability of Arid)
- Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Biology and Health)
- Bachelor of Science (Botany)
Why Students Rejecting Courses
The rejection trend is attributed to a lack of proper guidance for students, with a significant number choosing courses without adequate assistance. Common issues include candidates enrolling in competitive courses across all four KUCCPS slots and selecting the same course multiple times.
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To address these challenges, teachers in charge of career departments are advised to actively assist students in choosing suitable degrees, diplomas, certificates, and artisan programs. Additionally, local leaders and politicians are encouraged to motivate government scholarship recipients to apply for admission to universities and colleges.
20 University Courses Rejected By KCSE Candidates Since 2019
